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KUDos: Do: Understand: Know: 9.19.17 French and Indian War Skit
SS8H3 Analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolutionary Era. a. Explain the causes of the American Revolution as they impacted Georgia; include the French and Indian War Do: French and Indian War Skit French and Indian War Questions
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Do you remember? Who owns the 13 Colonies?
What makes Kings more powerful? Which country was good friends with the Indians? How was France making so much money? (think about where they are located)
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French and Indian War France and Great Britain wanted the treasures (resources, gold, land, etc.) of the American continent Both countries feared the other would gain the most power France had the stronger army with more experienced leadership; British had better navy Both sides had allies with certain Indian tribes
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1752 GA becomes a Royal Colony
Timeline John Reynolds Charter of 1732 1742 War of Jenkin’s Ear Henry Ellis 1754 F&I War Starts 1763 F&I War Ends Feb 1733 Savannah 1752 GA becomes a Royal Colony Henry Ellis James Wright
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French and Indian War Both sides claimed the Ohio River Valley area (more than 200,000 square miles) The French built several forts in the area; many Indians sided with the French The Virginia governor sent Captain George Washington with soldiers to Fort Necessity (near today’s Pittsburgh); a battle erupted France was winning… Until Britain sent 200,000 Regulars (soldiers) to America to help.
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French and Indian War: Aftermath
Because of Britain’s help, the colonists started winning. The Seven Year’s War was happening in Europe at the same time between France and Britain. Finally in 1763, they sat down in Paris, France to end it The Treaty of Paris set Georgia’s western boundary at the Mississippi River Proclamation of 1763 (King George III): Georgia’s southern boundary set at St. Mary’s River; Georgia colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains as the land was reserved for Native Americans. Cherokee and Creek tribes gave up land claims north of Augusta and in the coastal region
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Exit Ticket: French and Indian War: Aftermath
What is the result of every war in history ever?! Since Britain helped out the Americans, what do you think they are going to ask? How is Britain going to get their money? How do you think the colonists are going to react?
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